r-anne-dom : a place for me (anne) to leave random blog posts.
Such as:
..knitting, sewing, and other random activities pursued
..Girl Guides of Canada : yep, Guiding Lives Here
..the 4 shops on Etsy : one features quality handmade items; the second has lots of patterns, & crafting supplies; the third is stocked with Vintage; and the fourth is guiding flowers.
Enjoy the r-anne-domness!

November 20, 2016

November 13, 2016

Sunday Solitude


Sunday Solitude

Remember the milkweed pods from last week? 

Just look at them now!


This will be so good for the monarch butterflies if more of these milkweeds grow.

November 07, 2016

Topsy Turvy Dolls!


Topsy Turvy Dolls!

Now available in my ennadoolf shop on Etsy!


Such empathy from a doll! 

She can be sad when you are sad, happy when you are happy.


Each one is OOAK (one of a kind). 

Each one has her own personality. 


A possible future heirloom.


When my second granddaughter received her topsy turvy doll for her 4th birthday, she immediately figured out how to use it! as she was leaving to go home, she tipped it to its sad face and said softly "birthday over". :) 
Kinda tugs your heart a bit eh! 
But the doll was feeling her. :)

Shop now for best selection at ennadoolf on Etsy.

November 03, 2016

Shop Update: ennadoolf


Shop Update

ennadoolf


Sewing friend? 

This little Pokémon was just a small distraction while sewing a new topsy Turvy doll for my shop.




October 15, 2016

Saturday Spotlight: From My Garden - a New Book!


Saturday Spotlight

From My Garden - a New Book!


Gardening, in recent years has become a popular hobby and as the population of baby boomers retires the interest in horticulture increases. But more important, there also has been a heighten attraction from the younger generations.


The focus to get back to one’s roots, in a matter of speaking, seems to be one of the forces that draws people back to the garden. Whether you were raised in the country or remember those wonderful visits to your grandparent’s farm, it’s all about working with the warm soil, planting seeds and nurturing those plants to produce beautiful blooms or delicious vegetables.


I love my garden. It has taught me so much over the decades – patience, tolerance, acceptance, and the wonderment of Mother Nature. All of this inspires me to share my experiences and knowledge to get people excited about gardening and the food it produces

   

 I wrote this book ‘From My Garden’ earlier this year to encourage people to have fun  growing your own food and preserving the harvest. I enjoyed sharing my stories and secrets about the garden as well as some of my unique preserving recipes.


Nancy Abra